What is the cheapest way to get from Daegu to Busan?

The cheapest way to get from Daegu to Busan is to bus which costs ₩7,500 - ₩13,000 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daegu to Busan?

The fastest way to get from Daegu to Busan is to train via Dongdaegu Station which takes 1h 5m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩41,000.

Is there a direct bus between Daegu and Busan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dongdaegu Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Daegu and Busan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Daegu Station station and arriving at Busan Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Daegu to Busan?

The distance between Daegu and Busan is 135 km. The road distance is 110.5 km.

How do I travel from Daegu to Busan without a car?

The best way to get from Daegu to Busan without a car is to train via Dongdaegu Station which takes 1h 5m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩41,000.

How long does it take to get from Daegu to Busan?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Daegu to Busan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daegu to Busan bus from?

Daegu to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dongdaegu Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Daegu to Busan train from?

Daegu to Busan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Dongdaegu Station.

Train or bus from Daegu to Busan?

The best way to get from Daegu to Busan is to train via Dongdaegu Station which takes 1h 5m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩41,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩7,500 - ₩13,000 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Daegu to Busan bus arrive?

Daegu to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Daegu to Busan train arrive?

Daegu to Busan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Busan Station.

Can I drive from Daegu to Busan?

Yes, the driving distance between Daegu to Busan is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Daegu to Busan.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Busan.

Daegu to Busan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Daegu to Busan by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Dongdaegu Station
best
1. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 5m
₩10,000–40,500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
1h 15m
₩7,500–13,000
Drive 110.5 km
1. Drive from Daegu to Busancar 110.5 km
1h 15m
₩23,658–34,172
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Daegu to Busantaxi 110.5 km
1h 15m
₩120,000–150,000
Train
1. Take the train from Daegu Station to Busan Stationtrain ITX-Maum Seoul / ...
1h 12m
₩7,500–27,000

Daegu to Busan by train

167Weekly Trains

1h 12mAverage Duration

₩7,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.6 km
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Daegu, South Korea and Busan, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩15,000–30,000 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩7,500–13,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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